How to Unlock DJI Geo Zone and Warning Areas in 2022
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- Опубликовано: 18 июн 2024
- The DJI Unlock Request has recently changed. In this video we will show you everything you need to know in order to fly in locked zones using the DJI Flysafe approval system.
00:00 Introduction
00:50 Fly Safe DJI Website
01:17 Account Types
03:04 Device Management
03:48 Pilot Management
04:07 Unlock Request
05:44 How to Download Approval in DJI App/Remote
06:59 Outro/Final Thoughts
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I passed my Part 107 exam by studying your course recently. Got my temporary certificate today and went out to fly. During the shoot, in an area where I was authorized to fly in by the FAA through LAANC, I got hit with DJI’s GeoFencing system and I couldn’t believe I was now having to ask a Chinese company for authorization to fly in the United States where I’m a Certified Remote Pilot.
This is such a major inconvenience.
Drone-Hacks. Look it up
@@cs2-llc Thank You 🙏
Keep voting Democrat, it only gets worse from there.
@@mikekreen9336 ..EXACTLY.
@@mikekreen9336GOP over Communist hysteria setup the current system under Bush 45. There would be no such thing as geofencing had Bush 45 not failed America in 9/11.
Great info. I do not understand why DJI continues to try and control air space with this geo zone stuff. I thought the FAA was in charge of air space in the United States and clearance to fly controlled on LAANC. I feel that DJI should end their geo zone program altogether and leave control with the FAA. Ok I am off the soap box, keep the great content coming.
We definitely agree. At least remote it for trained part 107 pilots.
The thing is LAANC does not prohibit you from physically flying the drone, only decides if you are legal. Even then, LAANC only covers controlled airspace. It does not cover NOTAMS and TFRs. DJI accounts for those.
Also there are areas that are G space, but there is an airport nearby that a newbie might not realize what he's getting into.
What would be cool is if DJI could auto-unlock upon LAANC approval. They were going to be a LAANC provider and integrate that into the app. But with DJI's country of origin, I'm sure that was quickly squashed.
Thank you Greg and Pilot Institute for ALWAYS keeping us updated!
All clearer to me now, thanks and safe flying, everyone!
Sounds good! Thank you for the thorough explanation and demo.
Excellent! Fortunately I rarely fly in an area I need this so going through the process now will save me a lot of frustration later.
That seems simple enough, thanks for sharing Greg.
Perfecto! I was able to get approved, now today i will follow your guidance to import into the aircraft...thanks Greg, always.
Thank you Greg for another incredibly helpful video :)
Thanks for this very helpful info!
Very insightful thank you
Great video. Thank you!
It is like you read my mind... or my post... either way thank you for this!! I will add this to my saved videos!
Even me, I understand the procedure now ! THX!!
Hye, Chris from France :-) Thanks a lot for this video that helped me to prepare my next mission 👍
Great video idea!
Awesome now i get to fly at Santa Monica pier tomorrow. Sweet!
Better background and lighting! I dig it!
I'm Part 107 and live / work mostly in a LAANC Approval Zone. I haven't had to take these steps and just did a test on location. I used ALOFT for my LAANC Authorization, then on the DJI Fly App, I normally get a pop-up screen with a GeoZone Authorization that I simply agree to. TIP: If you use a VPN turn it OFF before connecting to the app or it won't let you agree. You should be free to fly after that, and of course fly within your rules to the area. Hope that helps.
Great video. Now to see if I can do the same with my phantom 4
Very good 👍
Thank you for the video. How high will they authorize?
Thnx
They even allow to unlock the red restricted zones around the airport using the custom polygon unlocking if you have a LAANC approval.For example as mentioned in some other videos by Pilot institute you can have an area with a 100 Ft LAANC clearance that's marked red on the map in Fly-safe. I had to upload a screenshot of the LAANC clearance and got approved within 10 min.
I'm curious with a zero grid near an airport, you probably need DJI to also give authorization with a special release code as well, right?
a) If you're in a location without cell service you're SOL and b) Why on earth should any DJI user be forced to go beyond getting LAANC approval??? Being forced to take the additional steps of taking screen shots and uploading them to a corporate server [that is required to share data with a communist government] and then sit around waiting for them to grant you the privilege of using a product you supposedly "own" when the FAA itself had already granted you permission to fly is INSANE
@@FailedTheTuringTest PREACH !!!
@@FailedTheTuringTest this si my issue with it. but sadly the faa seems to push for these too. I have no problems giving me reminders but once i accept it as pic thats all it should take to use MY equipment that i own. Enough with the big brother nonsense.
We frequently need to fly our drone along the river that is in the heath ohio approach. Cell coverage is sketchy here. We are staying below treetop level so not a hazard. Yet trying to get the approval and then the drone unlocked is a total pain and sometimes nto possible due to the lack of cell coverage..
If there was a company with similar quality equipment and no geozones id be giving them my money.
I requested and was granted a LAANC authorization to shoot a real estate listing up to 200 ft. AGL within the glide path of a major local airport, and was surprised to discover that the location is outside the scope of DJI's geo zones. Lucky me. But curious to find the discrepancy between the FAA and DJI, when I'd assumed that DJI would pretty closely parallel the FAA's designated zones.
Hey, I do have a phantom 4 pro plus and I am not sure how to get to the profile on my remote to put the authorization info in there!!??
Our company encountered something regarding this that nobody seems to have an answer for. Terrain Following in unlocked DJI Geo Zones. At this moment we are unable to perform our mapping mission (survey company) because although we have unlocked the Geo Zone up to 400ft, we need to terrain follow in this same area going up approximately 1,000ft from the take off point. We will always be under 400AGL but the unlocked Geozone only will allow our M300 to go 400ft above takeoff elevation. The GeoZone doesn't take into account our need for terrain following. This is a pretty big oversight for those doing topography mapping with the P1 or L1 and M300 systems.
Then why not begin your mapping mission flight at the highest point? As the (400 ft.) altitude constraint relates to the takeoff point, and as there are no "negative" altitude constraints (i.e.: if you begin at the highest point of your planned mission, the remainder of the flight should be at ever-decreasing altitudes), that would seem to resolve the problem, no?
I'm not saying this is correct, I'm simply throwing the suggestion out there to gather your opinion.
Great video, I got flight approval and the license appears in my list on the controller, but it says my drone is disconnected and I can't upload it. I'm running a Mini 3 with the RC screen controller. Can you help me figure this out?
I found on my Mini 3 Pro I can still unlock on-field like before without having to go to DJI's website.
All I had to do was attempt to fly, get the NFZ message, prompted to unlock.
Provide SMS phone number, get code from SMS, enter code, click check boxes and good to go.
This applied to blue authorization zone
What is the difference of this vs the authorization you have to request when flying on-site and you have to request a SMS approval?
The DJI care works if you have an issue or accident flying with permit in a “no” zone fly?
In 01:27 if I fly both Par 107 and Rec. Do I have to create both accounts depending my intended flight?
Greg how do I locate my DJI account number. It's asking me in the fly safe before I try to unlock a zone. Your video was helpful so I'm trying to locate account number
Thanks for the update. Always good information. I have a smart controller and the regular controller for my Mavic 2 Pro which I switch back and forth depending on the flight. Do I have to register both controllers in the new account setup? TIA
No, you only register the aircraft, the controller doesn't matter.
**Needing advice**
I have a DJI Mini 2. Where I am running into an issue is the steps in the Fly App where I need to import to device. I see the zone that was unlocked and approved online to select, however I don't have an option to "Import". Says "aircraft disconnected" and then upon selecting the flight controller list, there's a little white box that says "valid." But I cannot seem to import. What am I doing wrong?
I figured I would make a separate post to hopefully help others instead of this info getting burried in replies.
I have a class e airspace around an area that I have to fly for work along a river. The FAA doesnt care about my flying because the floor of the class e airspace is 700 feet agl, whereas I cant fly above 400 feet agl. I was constantly having to submit unlock requests for the dji authorization zone that were approved immediately.
I submitted an unlock request for the zone through the dji website. once it was approved, I I mailed dji with that as a reference. They gave me an annual approval for this zone. It appeared in my controller menu and I downloaded it to my aircraft.
Overall it was an easy process since I did it from home before trying to fly in this area. However it could have been harder to do if I was in the field without cell coverage.
Its inexcusable that dji felt the need to put this into place. Give me a reminder but dont make me have to rely on having cell service to use my equipment. ESPECIALLY as a part 107 operator.
Great video, learned a lot. I have a question that I have not seen in all my training (new Part 107 pilot). I applied for an 'authorization' to fly in my area near a military base, class c air space. I received a 'waiver' for more time than requested, higher altitude, etc. I requested a radius of 1/4 NM and the waiver changed it to 'Blanket Area / Wide Area" What does blanket area, wide area actually mean? I have done a few searches and did not find anything specific. Thanks for any info. Always like your videos, and the news briefs.
Wide area means they gave you access to the entire airspace. You need to read all the details of your approval but it's possible they gave you access to the airspace as long as you stay at or below the published grid. That's something they do in certain areas for airspace that's not part of LAANC.
I need your help please. Every time I go to put in a date and then go to unlock it automatically goes to the last date that I’ve flown I cannot fly anything except for that back date. I put in today’s date to fly and when I went to unlock it it went to the last time I flown and put that date in there which was a month ago
Greg, if the zone I want to fly in is not restricted according to the the Fly-Safe site, then I don't need to unlock it. Correct?
Beautiful video, but my drone is a marvic and I can't seem to get any video on how to import a flight license to it; it only shows the older ones, thus that's a new video idea for someone.no one talks directly about that here online.
In the past I have done this for a whole year. I found by drawing a custom box I could apply for a longer period....but I'm getting denied. Reason being " Please submit documentation showing your authorization to fly in this area from the FAA". Has this changed recently?
it's annoying to get the LAANC auth immediately then to sometimes have my dji internal locking not let me fly. it's only happened a few times but I'm watching this video now.
What does it mean when you get a message saying invalid time frame but it's the correct time frame?
So if you complete this, what is the point of using the LAANC or Air Control apps?
Hi, A strange situation I get when unlocking my Avata in an Airport Authorized zone. Every time I get the license and follow the steps to import it to the drone, motors start to spin for about 30 sec until stop. Going again to the DJI Fly app I have to repeat the previous steps, clicking the 2 boxes accepting full responsibility and the drone motors spin again for another 20/30/40 sec. until stop. What could be the problem?
Great Video, but what about the "Custom Unlocking"?
Need to add new video depicting loading of geozone authorization while using goggles 2, mini 3 pro, and motion controller...thanks, Duke
New pilot here, your site is really informative. How do I know if I am going to need an unlock? Do I always need an unlock AND the LAANC approval (if required)?
You can look at the DJI website ahead of time to see if you will need unlocking. Typically, if you're planning to fly near an airport, it's something you should look into.
Controller is asking unlocking List APP or Aircraft , i select sync and an user authentication error code pops up (1002)?
I got the license but cant import, when goto settings it says aircraft disconected after even connect via bluetooth ,unlocking type says self unlocking
Thanks for the info, Greg. Question: Is there a time frame or limit for the approval once it is granted?
It's typically good for a few days (I think the max is around 4 days).
Thanks for the video! For some reason my unlock says expired in the app but its not happening until tomorrow. Anyone else have this issue?
I need clarification on this statement when setting up a flysafe account, "As an organization account user, you are more likely to be granted an unlocking license, and your unlocking license will also have a longer validity period" Does anyone know the differences in validity time of a Personal vs Organization account? Has anybody ever been denied an unlocking request of a Personal account? Does DJI recognize Part 107 License on a Personal Account? Also, can I set up an Organization Account being an employee of the company, not being the owner?
I have no problem getting approval but I can not figure out how to transfer approval from phone to controller for the DJI Air 3
This just happened to me yesterday. What a pain in the rear.
Does DJI geo fence uncontrolled airports?
Can you have multiple authorizations active at once? Can you activate them ahead of time? I have a shoot in a couple weeks that is in one of these zones. I've already gone in and requested unlocks for all the shooting days, can I activate them all now, or do I need to wait until shooting day and unlock them one at a time?
Yes you can have multiple authorizations active at once.
Yes, and this makes the airspace safer, how? The unlocking still is unstable around areas where the airspace shifts from say, class C to Class D and since it only accepts one unlock at a time, your DJI drone can suddenly decide to land when it detects the new airspace, whether it's in the middle of a road, 1000 feet from you in a muddy field, or over the water...and yes, it takes control from you and lands. This has happened to me 4 times and it's not safe. In two cases, I was able to catch it, running out in roads to do it (luckily no traffic at the time) and the others, the GPS realized it really wasn't in the new airspace a few feet off the ground and I was able to get control before it crashed.
Great video, my question is this, and admittedly I knew to this whole thing, But when would we use this process over the FAA drone zone or LAANC?
You might have to do both if DJI requires approval where the FAA does too. In some cases they do and in others they do. But remember that the FAA authorization is always required, regardless of whether DJI requires it or not.
@@PilotInstitute Thanks for the quick reply
For some reason it does not send me the code once I put my information in. Please help
Hello, on my RC controller i have message : Aircraft disconnected so i cant import…
Thanks. My house is at the end of a runway, but still about 1.5 miles from it (and it's a very rarely used cross runway at this airport). Need to check on the solar panels on my roof, but couldn't take off due to the restriction. Won't be flying more than 100 ft up, so even if there was a plane they would already be in big trouble. :D EDIT: REJECTED. The requested area is in the FAA 0-ceiling controlled airspace. Please submit documentation showing your authorization to fly in this area from the FAA. (seems kind of silly as I'm going to be flying lower than a tree in my yard).
You’ll need to give them information about how you plan to do it safely. I recommend trying with 50 feet first.
Hey on the final step - “Unlocking Application Details” there is an additional item below “unlocking application reason”.
The application requires a file upload with these instructions:
“Upload the required documents for unlocking the selected GEO Zone
Provide all required materials, including but not limited to any flight authorization permits, licenses, or agreements with local aviation authorities or airports.”
Is there not a way to unlock without documents?
Generally you need official approval which may mean obtaining your 107 and following those protocols relating to flight requests in restricted areas
@@BrewReview I looked into this further and apparently this was trying to unlock flight restrictions in an altitude (gray) zone. No issues within a standard (blue) authorization zone
Thanks Greg. One additional point is that we still need LAANC or FAA waiver in controlled airspace, right?
Correct! Should have added that at the end. We have a full video that explains the difference between the two.
@@PilotInstitute I know you mentioned this in a previous video discussing this same topic. When I went on the dpi website, I had a slightly different experiences from one that you demonstrated.
@@DougPetersenInspire Yeah .. really frustrating it was made one day ago. I watch it today and the site is different. Ugh
I live next to the airport and I cannot even test my drone at my house. Can I ask for long term permission/access/approval? It looks like the DJI mini 3 needs to be registered too. the reason I got the mini 3 was I thought I didn't have to do this
Are you flying recreationally or under Part 107? If recreationally then you can't get long term approval.
If part 107, you might depending how close you live to the airport and how high the restriction is.
Can a drone be associated with two different accounts? For example, my Air 2S is associated with my account. If my nephew borrows it to take on vacation, can he request an unlock through his account, or does he need to use my account?
Yes absolutely.
Now there is a field you have to fill in where you upload associated files. But what if there are no files? It won't let me go past. So I uploaded my temporary 107 certificate.. The unblock was approved, but I don't like having to upload a file if there isn't one.
did you ever figure out what files are supposed to be uploaded? im having a hard time getting stated. this is nuts
@@djdradp8baller2 Sorry but I don’t remember anything about this.
I will never buy another DJI drone because of this. And thank you for this video!
Yeah I was in the same boat but then found a way to hack it (well worth the few bucks). I would recommend looking into that if you don’t want to do both LAANC and this superfluous DJI workflow.
@@notmuchherereally how?
And I don't know why, here in the USA, that we can't give them our FAA authorization number from the LAANC system, or submit an email authorization from a military base / airport that does not participate in the LAANC system. I've also got a current 2 year wide area airspace waiver for a large military base here in San Antonio. There ought to be a way to import that waiver into DJI's database so that they know that my drones are allowed to fly there, with proper advance notice to the ATC. Just another reason why my Autel Evo 2 Pro is my go to drone.
Great question we would like the answer to as well…
i cant unlock. whenever i click on unlock zone via desktop or on phone or ipad the page wont load
I took all those steps and I still get a message saying I'm in a Geo zone and cannot use the follow me function! I am so frustrated. I have a DJI Mini 3 pro
Thanks for this video. I was able to get my first authorization under the class C airport , GSP in South Carolina . But they "Unlock By Altitude" came back with 500 Meters for the entire airport. I take that to mean 1640 feet which is 676 AGL. The elevation of the airport is 964 with a TPA for light aircraft is 1964 but rotorcraft is at 1464. This seems wrong and dangerous. Am I missing something?
Hi Mike, because DJI unlocked you to that altitude doesn't mean you're approved to do so by the FAA, which is the only "legal" authority here.
@@PilotInstitute I agree. I am also an airplane pilot and have flow through this airspace often, so I immediately recognized that “DJI Fly-Safe authorization” was both dangerous and illegal. This makes “DJI’s Fly-Safe” process the opposite of safe. First, they lock the drone, then have a process to bypass the lock which disregards the law and the safety. What is the point of locking the drone in the first place? I would suggest that you add a clear disclaimer to this video that “the Fly-Safe authorization” actually authorizes nothing and it simply unlocks the drone.
Ok I live about 4 miles from a small airport and I'm smack dab in the gray geo zone, will I have to do this all the time in order to fly around my property?
Unfortunately yes.
Yes, same here and even when I want a short maintenance flight, I have to get DJI and LAANC approval :( Would love to be able to get a "permanent blanket backyard approval" for say 200 ft altitude and 500 feet circle around my house. It would be worth whatever the paperwork would be to get it done and over with. Alas...
A little extra work but would still prefer DJI coz Autel performance is not as good plus customer support is a bigger nightmare.
Is it the same process for Recreational and Commercia flights? Under the old system you were able to unlock recreational for a 3 day period.
Yep, same process.
@@PilotInstitute Unfortunately I live in a blue runway area of the local small airport. I get LAANC clearance to 200' but will have to do this to take it up even 10' in my yard.
Question about unlocking for extended periods (up to ONE YEAR is stated is possible on the DJI website), using the Custom Unlock option. I have 107 certification and would like to unlock the Authorization Zone that extends out 5 miles from the runways at a local (Nebraska, USA) airport. This airport is surrounded by Class E air space from the surface, during operating hours, and reverts to Class G after hours, but of course DJI's zones are in place here 24/7. I frequently fly in the outer perimeters of this area which always needs LAANC approval, but if I'm in that extended runway zone (Blue auth zone on the DJI Geo Zone Map) I have to go through the tedious process you describe here. When I select the Custom option to unlock for a longer period (I'd like to unlock for the max one year), it asks me to upload documentation. I guess my bottom line question, will they accept my FAA Remote Pilot Certification as acceptable documentation for the extended unlock? I guess I could just try it, but thought I'd ask you first to avoid rejection :) Thanks!
I have a class e airspace around an area that I have to fly for work. The FAA doesnt care about my flying because the floor of the class e airpace is 700 feet agl. I was constantly having to submit unlock requests for the authorization zone that were approved immediately. I mailed dji and they gave me an annual approval for this zone.
Its inexcusable that dji felt the need to put this into place. Give me a reminder but dont make me have to rely on having cell service to use my equipment. ESPECIALLY as a part 107 operator.
I did end up getting that one-year unlock from DJI, so to answer my own question; where the application for unlock offers the option to upload documentation, I submitted two items -- my 107 certification & a screen shot of the area showing the vast majority of the "Authorization Zone" is eligible for immediate LAANC approval (supporting my statement to that effect) . The approval of my one-year unlock request was received 11 minutes after submission.
@@shadduck It sounds similar to my experience. Though I'm still perplexed why as a part 107 pilot especially, that I get approval from the FAA through laanc if available, but then once I get approved I have to go to dji, aka china, for their approval.
When would this need to be requested? Specific areas or just to fly in general? Sorry new to the drone game and ordered a mini 3 pro. Just trying to get all the information in before using.
This would be when flying close to an airport or in certain special airspace such as temporary flight restrictions.
@@PilotInstitute does "close to an airport " mean within the 5 mile radius or closer than that? I have been flying within 5 miles of an airport (Prescott) for a couple of years, usually above the altitude limit (but with approval) and have never been prevented from flying.
@@gadget_Bob Typically the DJI approval is required when you're pretty close to an airport, like around 2 miles or less, and typically when you're lined up with the runways.
Hey i am trying to unlock my geo zone and I can’t seems to do it. It is asking for file to upload and i have no clue about the file i am supposed to upload? Can u help me with it?
If you're a recreational flyer upload a copy of your TRUST certificate. If you're a commercial flyer upload a copy of your FAA Part 107 certificate.
sad .not working . after import the successful unlocking request in app and drone. its still prompt me to fly in the zone.sad.>.
I don't get why DJI adds this layer when LAANC should be the only thing required for controlled airspace? If anything it is misleading people to believe they are authorized when they may not even be aware they need LAANC. Not to mention I've had fights with it trying to fly in uncontrolled airspace where I don't need LAANC. Once I finish my 107 (Great class so far BTW) I'll get something that isn't DJI so if I end up going to a paid gig at some point I'm not messing around with extra and possibly erroneous steps to get the job done.
100%!
to unlock a zone thats not like an airport do you need a part 107 license?
What do you mean "that's not like an airport"?
So if you unlock a zone and it is approved, does that mean that the FAA or NavCanada won't stop you flying in the area if they see you (provided you are not in a direct flightpath but say in a fringe area of a zone)?
DJI approval and FAA approval are two different things. You still need FAA (or navcanada) approval if you plan to fly in an area where they require authorization.
@@PilotInstitute So WHY then are we having to get permission from a Chinese company to fly our drones in Canada / US?
@@rangerrick8220 That's a good question to ask DJI.
Odd, I get restricted zone because of the local police station which is pretty far away. Mavic flies fine but says it may not return home. Makes no sense. When I look up the area it has a red box on one of the police stations but nothing on the other one or the airport. I dont get why it says restricted zone and then just says I may have problems returning home or using intellegent flight modes. Then it flies no problem. Is it just warning to not fly over the red zone or within a certain distance of the box? Thanks for any help.
Uhm, that is very weird indeed.
@@PilotInstitute What would you recommend? Just fly and dont worry about it? I dont plan to fly over the jail or near it.
@@fpvpilot7713 If it lets you fly and you're not entering the area, I would continue flying.
Can i still import the authorization without wifi?
No, you will need to login to your account to import it.
How do I accomplish this without internet access? I often travel for days without data access.
Unfortunately you can't... Unless you plan ahead of where you will be and submit approval, which is tough. With that said, if you're in remote areas, the chance of needing approval is slim to none.
Unlocking the geo zones is only for the blue shaded areas right? Can the red zones be unlocked or those are definitely no fly zones?
You can unlock the reds too but it might require more paperwork in some cases for proof of FAA approval.
Thanks
Very well presented but I am curious as to how DJI can legally dictate when and where we fly in the US, especially when LAANC is a thing. I mean, Imagine if your car refused to let you drive in certain neighborhoods. Why hasn't anyone ever sued DJI over the legality of this?
It's their product so they can do whatever they want. Now if they added this after you bought the product, that's a different story but as it is, it's totally legal.
If it’s DJI’s product even after the consumer buys it, then it should cost the consumer $0.
@@TweakRacer Bingo
@@PilotInstitute But they DID change the rules after many of us bought the product.
You even said they changed the way the unlocking is done. It seems you can't unlock in the field without going to the website like you used to be able to do.
@@danman32 Changing the method doesn't mean they changed the fact geofencing has been there forever on DJI products. Unless you have a Phantom 1 or 2, geofencing has always been part of DJI products.
I really appreciate this video. I have flown in controlled airspace many times with LAANC approval. Last weekend I drove 2 hours to a location to get some particular shots at golden hour. I knew it was in controlled airspace, so when I arrived, I requested LAANC approval, which was instantly granted. My Air 2s would not fly. I got the screen with the blue box and the "unlock" button, but tapping it did nothing. I also went into settings and tried from there, to no avail. I wasted a 4 hour round-trip and the effort of contacting the property owner for permission to shoot there.
I have never run into this before. Apparently the controlled airspace I've flown in the past was not in DJI's geo-zones. My first impulse was to get on RUclips and find a suitable non-DJI alternative for my Air 2s, which I love. I still might.
I use an iPad Mini 5 with my controller. It does not have cellular service. Would I need to connect it to a hotspot to complete the process you outlined here?
Thanks again for the informative video.
You should do all this at home before you leave and verify that the approval is in the drone. Then you'll be able to turn it on when you arrive, without the need for connectivity.
is there a way to get more than a 3 day approval?
Yes, contact them directly, we were successful in getting more than that but you gotta have a good reason.
EXCELLENT! A Chinese company is in charge of our airspace now. PERFECT!
not true at all, They are being safe by NOT allowing you to fly based on US FAA Airspace maps, But allowing you to "unlock" with this tool, Which will allow you to operate up to a certain elevation (Depending on Authorization zone), This information is also shared or available to the local airspace controller. All of this is to COOPERATE with the US FAA. It's a good thing and helps save the hobby. More and more idiots not following these rules would inevitably destroy the hobby by making it illegal to fly anything anywhere due to the lack of these controls. I applaud DJI for these efforts.
Does DJI assume the pilot has received permission to fly in a certain area? Do they ask for proof? Your video is excellent but it leads one to believe that dji is giving the permission when I think in reality they are just unlocking the drone after the FAA says it's ok. In the legalese that you skipped over it probably says that you attest to the fact that you got permission from the FAA.
Judging by their complete lack of criticism for DJI's draconian control over its users it appears the primary purpose of this channel is the promoting of all things DJI.
@@FailedTheTuringTestdude this wasn’t a review, it was a how-to video.
is those information also valid for quebec canada
Pretty sure DJI has the same system in Canada.
@@PilotInstitute it dose I just tried it ,unlock sector for the fun of trying if it work
Hey Greg, I tried this but it is saying I need to upload a file of some sort? It doesnt show it on yours. It has a 60ft altitude limit but I've never had a problem flying there until now.
You're likely in an area that requires you to submit paperwork showing you have approval.
@@PilotInstitute OK .. frustrating you didn’t show that. Seriously. The video is ‘fine’ but missed several steps with FAA / Lance approval and such. Truthfully, I love you tried to cover this, but for me this was more frustrating than anything. Thanks anyway.
I saw the same thing for Dekalb-Peachtree Airport. It wanted some file after I put in the reason. I submitted after I attached my Drone Pilot certificate and it got rejected. They said to submit a Custom Unlocking instead of a Zone Unlocking request. I submitted another request for the Atlanta Rgnl Falcon Fld airport and this one didn't require the file. It was approved quickly. I'll try submitting another one for the Dekalb-Peachtree Airport using the Custom Unlocking form to see if that works.
Update: They approved 400 FT in the blue zone. I didn't try the red zone.
@@scdealey4867 The goal of this video is not LAANC approval, we have videos for that already. This is DJI only approval.
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I understand. For me, it missed the mark of explaining that aspect of there could be more required. Reading other comments, I’m not alone.
It is what it is. Thanks anyway.
Can I still open an account when I haven't got my drone yet?
Yes, absolutely.
@@PilotInstitute One more question -
I'm about to get the mini 3 pro.
I'm looking at chargers, I was told either the 30w or 45w by ANKER, though, one person told me his 40w charges the battery within 50 mins, while another person told me 45w (or 40w) won't be charging it faster, that the drone's capacity is 30w, so no matter what, even if it's a 100w charger, the mini 3 battery will still get 30w out of a 45w, 100w, etc...
What's your suggestion? I found 2 ANKER chargers and I want to get one, either 30w or 45w. (so the battery wouldn't be harmed.)
Cheers.
I want to fly at my factory indoors but cant fly due to lockout. I understand the reasons but this is stupid.
Hi, can you add 2 controllers for the same drone if you have the smart controller and the regular one?
The flight controller is associated with the aircraft so when you get approval, it's tied to the aircraft, not the controller. So you will be able to pull that approval on either controller afterwards.
Always hated that part of DJI. I wonder if there's any good third party apps that I could use in a pinch when dji does this kind of thing.
Unfortunately no because the apps still are required to go through the approval.
@@PilotInstitute ah that's unfortunate. But good to know. Thanks for the heads up!
It's easier to do this on site through your phone.
Has this process changed again. I can't get to that site.
No it should still be the same. Are you trying on mobile? Because I know it doesn't work well there.
@@PilotInstitute no I’m trying it on a desktop
Anyone live in the DMV area and have issues unlocking ?